On October 6, 2003, Jeff Cook took his family out to dinner at the Chi-Chi's Restaurant in the Beaver Valley Mall, north of Pittsburgh. When his chicken-and-steak fajitas arrived at the table, they were...

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Your gut is worth money. So much money, in fact, that food producers vie for what they call "stomach share," writes Michael Moss, the author of Salt, Sugar, Fat. That "share" is how many of their products you'll eat. And as their wallets fatten, so may your stomach. So defend your waistline with these primo picks, which we've judged using three criteria: protein content, fiber content, and number of ingredients (the fewer the better). Organic foods have an edge; and, of course, we taste-tested them all. Stock up. Stay lean.

Best Chicken

This company raises its antibiotic-free birds on an all-organic, vegetarian diet. Because they're raised right, this chicken tastes like...chicken.

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Best Steak

GRASS-FED RIB-EYE STEAK

Recent research reveals that red meat from grass-fed animals may contain triple the immune-boosting vitamin E and a full seven times the antioxidant carotenes of the grain-finished kind. And wait till you taste the stuff: That's a steak.

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Best Ground Beef

ORGANIC PRAIRIE 100% GRASS-FED

Grass-fed cattle are leaner than their corn-pumped brethren. That's why this ground beef works best in meatballs, tacos, or lettuce cups.

Best Beer

Best Tea Bags

Think green tea is too bitter? Your water may be too hot. Let it cool a bit after boiling; then steep the tea, says Bob Heiss, cofounder of Tea Trekker.

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Best Red Wine Value

MARKHAM VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011

This vino's strong spice and berry notes taste like they've been to the gym.

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Best Budget White Wine

RUTHERFORD HILL NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2010

Serve this well-balanced bottle with a delicious piece of black cod.

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Best Coffee Beans

NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANICS NELL'S BREAKFAST BLEND

Buy some, plus a grinder, and you're way ahead of drive-thru java on flavor.

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Best Milk

ORGANIC VALLEY ORGANIC 2% MILKFAT GRASSMILK

Because it's from cows fed a hormone-free, all-grass diet, it pours creamy, tastes rich, and delivers more omega-3s than conventional milk.

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Best Eggs

EGGLAND'S BEST ORGANIC

The company says its hens peck away at organic, vegetarian feed that contains no extra hormones, steroids, or antibiotics. Look at these eggs as flexing fuel: Each one brings 6 grams of big, bad, biceps-building complete protein to the table.

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Best Cottage Cheese

FRIENDSHIP 1% LOWFAT COTTAGE

A half cup racks up 16 grams of protein in 90 calories. But cottage cheese isn't just for snacking: Add some to a frittata or lasagna.

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Best Snack Cheese

JARLSBERG MINIS

These small rounds of Swiss contain 70 calories and 5 grams of protein apiece. Peel and eat.

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Best Butter

KERRYGOLD UNSALTED

This Irish dairy company churns its butter from the milk of grass-fed cows.

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Best Chocolate Milk

ORGANIC VALLEY ORGANIC 2% REDUCED FAT CHOCOLATE

You're never too old for a glass. This one has 9 grams of protein for 150 calories. It's yummy.

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Best Yogurt

CHOBANI 4% PLAIN GREEK YOGURT

Some yogurt brands contain surprising amounts of sugar. (We found a Greek yogurt with 19 grams per serving—that's more sugar than a chocolate-chip Pop Tart packs!) This Chobani plain has 9 grams of sugar and 22 grams of protein.

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Best Protein Powder

MUSCLETECH NITRO-TECH WHEY ISOLATE+ LEAN MUSCLEBUILDER

It includes creatine—plus, the cookies-and-cream flavor is pretty easy on the tastebuds.

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Best Pretzel

NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANICS SPELT

Spelt, a variety of wheat, has a robust, nutty flavor. Twenty pretzels will total 120 calories and 23 grams of carbs, but 4 of those grams are fiber.

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Best Chips

SIMPLY 7 QUINOA CHIPS BARBEQUE

Your average serving of spud chips contains about 2 grams of protein per 150 calories. This bag has 8 grams of protein per 130 calories. You'll like their taste.

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Best Popcorn

ARROWHEAD MILLS ORGANIC POPCORN

Too many bags are additive laden and lousy with sodium. Just buy yourself some whole kernels, pop them at home, and season to taste.

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Best Cereal

NATURE'S PATH ORGANIC HERITAGE FLAKES

A serving has 5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and just 4 grams of sugar. The honey taste works well when you bomb your bowl with fresh berries.

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Best Dried Fruit

NEWMAN'S OWN ORGANICS PRUNES

Think of dried plums as fiber delivery vessels. Each one provides about 1 gram of the satiating nutrient. Snack on a few with some blue cheese.

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Best Chocolate Bar

ALTER ECO DARK SALTED BROWN BUTTER

To reap the antioxidant power of chocolate, choose a bar with 60 percent cacao or higher, like this one. The butter balances the bitterness.

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Best Jerky

KRAVE PORK JERKY BLACK CHERRY BARBECUE

This brand subs in pork for traditional beef and adds honey, cherries, and red wine vinegar. The result is robust, slightly sweet, and satisfying. Stash it in your desk drawer, away from hungry coworkers.

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Best White Fish

BLACK COD

Also known as sablefish, this meaty catch packs more heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids per gram than sardines do—with a whole lot less funk. Plus, it's a sustainable species. Have a fillet seared and topped with plenty of fresh thyme.

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Best Sushi Order

AHI TUNA SASHIMI

In a 6-ounce portion, you reel in a whopping 41 grams of protein at a measly 185 calories.

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Best Oily Fish

MACKEREL

One 6-ounce fillet has more than 2 grams of omega-3s. Blast it with lemon juice and serve.

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Best Shellfish

SCALLOPS

Pat them dry and lightly coat them with oil. Then sear in a hot pan for two minutes on each side.

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Best Tomatoes

RAO'S HOMEMADE ITALIAN PEELED TOMATOES

Most jarred sauces start with subpar tomatoes and recoup flavor with sugar. Skip 'em. Buy these peeled tomatoes and crush them by hand.

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Best Soup

DR. McDOUGALL'S RIGHT FOODS ORGANIC MINESTRONE

Double the serving size; eat with steak as a meal.

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Best Beans

EDEN ORGANIC BLACK

Just 1/2 cup delivers 6 grams of fiber. Add some to eggs and salsa for a Tex-Mex scramble.

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Best Spread

SARABETH'S PEACH APRICOT

Try a spoonful of this sweet-and-tart treat served atop a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Best Tuna

WILD PLANET WILD SKIPJACK

Tuna shouldn't look or taste like cat food—and these large chunks are far from it. One can has 150 calories and 35 grams of protein, so it'll skipjack your muscles.

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Best Salsa

GARDEN FRESH GOURMET JACK'S SPECIAL HOT SALSA

This is almost as good as the salsa you'd mix up at home. What's the secret? A healthy dose of cilantro.

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Best Peanut Butter

SANTA CRUZ ORGANIC PEANUT BUTTER CREAMY

This PB contains two ingredients: organic roasted peanuts and salt.

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Best Mustard

GREY POUPON CLASSIC DIJON

Its bracing vinegar kick brightens up everything it meets. Try it on a burger or a salmon salad.

Best Pickles

Best Salmon

WILD PLANET WILD PACIFIC SOCKEYE SALMON

This dark-pink swimmer contains more omega-3 fatty acids than other brands do. That's because it's cooked only once before canning. Plus, it's a protein powerhouse—there's a potent 12 grams in a measly 2-ounce serving.

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Best BBQ Sauce

DINOSAUR BAR-B-QUE SENSUOUS SLATHERING SAUCE

Each year this stuff beats them all. It's sweet, spicy, smoky, and slightly tart.

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Best Mayonnaise

SPECTRUM NATURALS CANOLA

It's more heart-healthy than your standard soy-based mayonnaise.

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Best Broth

PACIFIC ORGANIC FREE RANGE CHICKEN BROTH

For a simple soup, mix with chicken, frozen peas, a swirl of harissa, and some thyme.

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Best Potato

PURPLE SWEET POTATO

This spud derives its color from antioxidant anthocyanins. Coat it lightly with oil, wrap in foil, and bake at 325°F until soft, about 90 minutes.

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Best On-the-Go Fruit

PLUMS

These flavor bombs contain 30 calories and 8 grams of carbs. They're great served really cold.

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Best Herb

THYME

Add the potent leaves to sauteed green beans or a marinade for steak or poultry. Or add to a frozen meal.

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Best Tomato

SUNSET GROWN KUMATO

These plum-colored, non-GMO tomatoes are juicy, sweet, and just the right amount of tangy.

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Best Dark Leafy Green

EARTHBOUND FARM ORGANIC DEEP GREEN BLENDS KALE

For nutrition, kale is king, as you've probably heard. Dark, leafy greens may lower your risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. Dump a batch of this baby kale into pasta, soups, or salads.

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Best What-the-Heck-Is-That?

FENNEL

The bulbs and fronds from this plant have a faint licorice tang. Dice it and roast it with potatoes, or add thinly sliced raw fennel to coleslaw.

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Best Go-To Snack

DIVINA DOLMAS

These rice-stuffed marinated grape leaves carry hits of mint, dill, and onions. Eat them straight from the can—fork optional! They have 40 calories apiece.

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Best Heat Source

MINA HARISSA SPICY

Think of harissa as a Middle Eastern sriracha. This brand tempers the heat with red bell peppers. Spoon it on hash browns, chicken, eggs, or that boring old quinoa salad.

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Best Shake-on Seasoning

WASABI FUMI FURIKAKE

This mix of sesame seeds, horseradish, fish flakes, and nori sounds strange. But sprinkle on popcorn, and you'll acquire a new culinary compulsion.

Best Pasta

Most pasta out of the box usually contains about 3 grams of fiber per serving. This nutty-tasting pasta racks up 6. Eat with tomato sauce.

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Best Burger Bun

RUDI'S ORGANIC BAKERY 100% WHOLE WHEAT

They're as soft as white-bread buns but have 5 grams of fiber. Bring on the pulled pork!

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Best Hot Dog Bun

NATURE'S OWN 100% WHOLE WHEAT HOT DOG ROLLS

These buns had the fewest calories of any we tested.

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Best Pizza Crust

BOBOLI 100% WHOLE WHEAT THIN PIZZA CRUST

It has 3 grams more fiber per slice than the original.

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Best Rice

LUNDBERG ORGANIC SHORT GRAIN BROWN RICE

Most bagged rice tastes like the bag. Cooked, 3/4 cup of these hearty, chewy, satisfying grains have 150 calories and 3 grams of fiber.

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Best Pita

ATIE'S BAKERY WHOLE WHEAT POCKET PITA BREAD

Use these hearty rounds to make your own chips: Just cut a pita into sixths and toss the wedges lightly in olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Bake in a 350°F oven till crisp, about 10 minutes. Eat with salsa.